Instrumentation & Controls Design Engineer
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Instrumentation & Controls Design Engineer
Location: Huntsville, AL – onsite
Job Type: Direct Hire | Full-Time
Salary: Competitive + Comprehensive Benefits
Our client, a leading engineering and technology company, is seeking an Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) Design Engineer to support complex industrial, power generation, and regulated process facility projects. This is an excellent opportunity to work on advanced control systems in a highly technical environment.
Responsibilities
- Design and develop instrumentation, control, and electrical systems for industrial facilities.
- Develop PLC programs and HMI applications using Rockwell Studio 5000/RSLogix (Siemens experience is also valued).
- Prepare control narratives, wiring diagrams, schematics, and technical documentation.
- Support system integration, testing, commissioning, and troubleshooting.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams throughout the project lifecycle.
- Ensure designs comply with applicable industry standards and quality requirements.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Controls, Mechatronics, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
- 5+ years of experience in instrumentation and controls or industrial automation.
- Experience with PLC programming and HMI development.
- Knowledge of industrial control systems, electrical design, and instrumentation.
- Strong technical writing and communication skills.
- Experience in power generation, chemical processing, manufacturing, or regulated industries is preferred.
- Familiarity with Rockwell, Siemens, ETAP, MATLAB, or AutoCAD is a plus.
- U.S. Citizenship required; ability to obtain/maintain a security clearance.
If you’re looking to work on challenging automation and control system projects with a growing engineering organization, we’d love to hear from you.
FootBridge is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive environment where everyone is valued and respected. We make employment decisions based on qualifications and business needs, without discrimination on any basis, and we welcome candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply.